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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 482.56 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 482.56 and 239.18 is: 330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 482.56 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/482.56 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 482.56 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 115,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,415.69/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.00

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